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Powdersville High

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Powdersville High ranks 29 th of 248 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

29^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 248 South Carolina High Schools

Better than 88% of South Carolina high schools

Summary

Powdersville High, part of the Anderson 01 district in Greenville, SC, serves approximately 1,024 students in grades 9-12 and has earned a reputation as one of the state's most consistently high-performing schools, ranking in the 88th percentile statewide.

For parents, the most compelling reason to consider Powdersville is its exceptional student outcomes. The graduation rate stands at an impressive 97.8%—more than 11 points above the state average—with a dropout rate of just 0.6%. The school also shines in math: 95.56% of students scored proficient on the Algebra 1 exam, dramatically outpacing the state average of 64.58%. Perhaps most notably, Powdersville achieves outstanding results for students who often face the biggest challenges. The school ranks 6th out of 136 schools statewide for disabled students (96th percentile), a remarkable achievement that suggests strong special education support and inclusion practices. The school also posts strong results for African American and Hispanic students, indicating effective, equitable instruction across all student groups.

Context makes these achievements even more striking. Powdersville dramatically outperforms its immediate geographic neighbors in Greenville 01, such as Carolina Academy (High) (12th percentile, 76.6% graduation rate) and Berea High (77.6% graduation rate)—even though those schools spend more per student. Within its own district, Wren High ranks slightly higher overall, but Powdersville actually edges out Wren on graduation rate and has a far lower chronic absenteeism rate (17.6% vs. 26.4%). The only nearby school that clearly outperforms Powdersville is Greenville Technical Charter High School, but that school enrolls roughly half as many students and likely benefits from selective admissions. The one area for improvement is English 1 proficiency, which dipped below the district average, though English 2 performance remains excellent. Overall, Powdersville delivers top-tier, equitable results with efficient spending—a standout choice for families.

1,024

Students ?

18.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,049

Per pupil spending ?

42.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

145 Hood Road
Greenville, SC 29611

(864) 312-5641

District: Anderson 01

Feeder schools for Powdersville High:

Elementary:	Concrete Primary
	Powdersville Elementary
Middle:	Powdersville Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.2%

Hispanic:

12.8%

African American:

9.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 87th percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (85% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of South Carolina high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the South Carolina average (87%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school85%

District avg86%

South Carolina avg69%

29^th of 248

South Carolina public high schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3High Schools in the Anderson 01

2^nd of 75Anderson 01 among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	86.0	29 of 248	88.3%	★★★★☆
2025	75.1	38 of 240	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	71.3	51 of 243	79.0%	★★★★☆
2023	79.6	26 of 237	89.0%	★★★★☆
2022	75.1	29 of 226	87.2%	★★★★☆
2021	73.8	37 of 227	83.7%	★★★★☆
2019	55.7	66 of 225	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	70.2	20 of 216	90.7%	★★★★★
2017	71.8	22 of 223	90.1%	★★★★★
2016	75.1	29 of 231	87.4%	★★★★☆
2015	75.5	28 of 232	87.9%	★★★★☆
2014	94.5	13 of 210	93.8%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	83.9	21 of 200	89.5%	★★★★☆
2025	81.9	16 of 196	91.8%	★★★★★
2024	80.7	23 of 197	88.3%	★★★★☆
2023	88.7	13 of 199	93.5%	★★★★★
2022	77.9	25 of 190	86.8%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	93.5	6 of 136	95.6%	★★★★★
2025	69.5	33 of 140	76.4%	★★★★☆
2024	81.2	20 of 147	86.4%	★★★★☆
2023	93.9	6 of 141	95.7%	★★★★★
2022	65.6	35 of 139	74.8%	★★★★☆
2019	79.1	19 of 143	86.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	85.2	28 of 229	87.8%	★★★★☆
2025	73.4	43 of 229	81.2%	★★★★☆
2024	66.6	64 of 231	72.3%	★★★★☆
2023	76.4	34 of 223	84.8%	★★★★☆
2022	78.0	27 of 220	87.7%	★★★★☆
2021	78.2	22 of 213	89.7%	★★★★★
2019	57.3	73 of 213	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.9	30 of 210	85.7%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	70.3	35 of 155	77.4%	★★★★☆
2025	62.4	73 of 154	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.8	76 of 158	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.7	72 of 156	53.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	77.3	18 of 124	85.5%	★★★★☆
2025	71.6	27 of 122	77.9%	★★★★☆
2024	71.0	30 of 122	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	79.3	15 of 119	87.4%	★★★★☆
2022	76.9	16 of 108	85.2%	★★★★☆
2021	61.0	34 of 93	63.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	75.7	48 of 241	80.1%	★★★★☆
2025	67.4	46 of 230	80.0%	★★★★☆
2024	70.3	44 of 235	81.3%	★★★★☆
2023	85.1	17 of 226	92.5%	★★★★★
2022	75.5	30 of 220	86.4%	★★★★☆
2021	74.1	27 of 213	87.3%	★★★★☆
2019	43.3	97 of 217	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.3	26 of 214	87.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	84.5	31 of 233	86.7%	★★★★☆
2025	73.9	42 of 228	81.6%	★★★★☆
2024	73.6	42 of 234	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	81.5	26 of 229	88.6%	★★★★☆
2022	70.9	38 of 224	83.0%	★★★★☆
2021	68.1	44 of 215	79.5%	★★★★☆
2019	55.9	67 of 218	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	71.3	21 of 213	90.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	76.3	45 of 203	77.8%	★★★★☆
2025	48.8	102 of 200	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.0	69 of 202	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.6	60 of 197	69.5%	★★★★☆
2022	63.6	56 of 192	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	61.4	56 of 189	70.4%	★★★★☆
2019	40.3	97 of 191	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.4	55 of 185	70.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2026)96th percentile+7 vs school

African American (2026)90th percentile~ school

Female (2026)88th percentile~ school

Male (2026)87th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)85th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)80th percentile-8 vs school

White (2026)78th percentile-10 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)77th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 296%+31 vs state

English 295%+11 vs state

U.S. History and the Constitution74%+11 vs state

Biology 1/Applied Biology 274%+13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2026)	EOCEP Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (2026)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2026)	EOCEP English 2 (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2024)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Powdersville High	Public	9-12	145 Hood Road	Greenville	29611	Greenville County	Anderson 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 312-5641	1,024	55	18.6	42.5%	709 (69.2%)	92 (9.0%)	131 (12.8%)	40 (3.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (5.0%)	86	29^th of 248 public high schools	88.3%		75.1	38^th of 240 public high schools	84.2%	9	95.6	73.6	73.7	95.1	$11,049	$685	$377	$1,062	$8,754	$1,233	$9,987
Carolina High Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	2725 Anderson Road	Greenville	29611	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	Yes	No	No	(864) 355-2300	976	70	13.9	100.0%	112 (11.5%)	288 (29.5%)	546 (55.9%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.6%)	18.1	218^th of 248 public high schools	12.1%		19.8	194^th of 240 public high schools	19.2%	24	74.4	44.0	35.8	70.5	$13,815	$810	$652	$1,462	$11,307	$1,045	$12,353
Southside High	Public, Magnet	9-12	6630 Frontage at White Horse R	Greenville	29605	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	Yes	No	No	(864) 355-8700	1,075	69	15.6	100.0%	121 (11.3%)	526 (48.9%)	350 (32.6%)	22 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (5.0%)	41.7	151^st of 248 public high schools	39.1%		29.3	171^st of 240 public high schools	28.8%	20	65.4	59.7	55.9	76.1	$13,571	$842	$630	$1,472	$11,076	$1,022	$12,098
Greenville Senior High Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	1 Vardy Street	Greenville	29601	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	Yes	No	No	(864) 355-5500	1,730	98	17.5	56.6%	738 (42.7%)	358 (20.7%)	552 (31.9%)	18 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	62 (3.6%)	64.1	85^th of 248 public high schools	65.7%		63.1	69^th of 240 public high schools	71.3%	16	62.2	70.1	71.1	81.2	$12,198	$707	$562	$1,268	$10,049	$881	$10,930
Berea High	Public	9-12	201 Burdine Drive	Greenville	29617	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-1600	1,250	83	15.0	100.0%	179 (14.3%)	297 (23.8%)	713 (57.0%)	13 (1.0%)	8 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (3.1%)	29.3	182^nd of 248 public high schools	26.6%		26.5	181^st of 240 public high schools	24.6%	1	28.6	53.3	56.7	67.8	$12,811	$821	$635	$1,456	$10,424	$930	$11,355
Easley High	Public	9-12	154 Green Wave Boulevard	Easley	29642	Pickens County	Pickens 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 397-3100	1,862	105	17.8	59.7%	1,179 (63.3%)	221 (11.9%)	311 (16.7%)	20 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	127 (6.8%)	60.9	102^nd of 248 public high schools	58.9%		41.6	134^th of 240 public high schools	44.2%	32	53.7	61.6	57.9	89.0	$10,276	$613	$431	$1,044	$7,983	$1,249	$9,232
School Governor's School for Arts and Humanities	Public	10-12	15 University Street	Greenville	29601	Greenville County	Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities	No	No	No	No	(864) 282-3787	235			1.3%	150 (63.8%)	38 (16.2%)	24 (10.2%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.8%)								(n/a)			97.8
Wren High	Public	9-12	905 Wren School Road	Piedmont	29673	Greenville County	Anderson 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 850-5900	1,252	70	17.8	39.8%	985 (78.7%)	101 (8.1%)	98 (7.8%)	19 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (3.8%)	91.7	15^th of 248 public high schools	94.0%		85.8	17^th of 240 public high schools	92.9%	2	95.8	81.5	81.6	97.3	$11,171	$699	$323	$1,022	$8,973	$1,176	$10,149
Donaldson Career Center	Public	9-12	100 Vocational Drive	Greenville	29605	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-4650	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Greenville Technical Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	506 South Pleasantburg Drive B	Greenville	29606	Greenville County	School Public Charter School District	Yes	No	No	No	(864) 250-8844	530	33	16.2	6.7%	314 (59.2%)	60 (11.3%)	81 (15.3%)	43 (8.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.7%)	96	9^th of 248 public high schools	96.4%		92	9^th of 240 public high schools	96.3%			91.0	92.1	98.5	$11,525	$286	$312	$599	$9,166	$1,760	$10,926

Frequently Asked Questions about Powdersville High

Is Powdersville High a good school?

Powdersville High ranks 29^th of 248 South Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Powdersville High in?

Anderson 01

How many students attend Powdersville High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,024 students attended Powdersville High.

What is the racial makeup of Powdersville High?

Students at Powdersville High are 69% White, 13% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What schools feed into Powdersville High?

Powdersville High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Concrete Primary
Elementary : Powdersville Elementary
Middle : Powdersville Middle

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